13.7.2 - Overall Complexity
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What is the time complexity of the brute-force method for finding the closest pair of points?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of combinations when checking pairs.
Why is sorting necessary in the divide and conquer approach?
💡 Hint: Consider how we utilize the x-coordinates.
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What is the time complexity of the divide and conquer algorithm for the closest pair of points?
💡 Hint: Consider both sorting and the number of comparisons.
True or False: A brute-force solution is sufficient for any number of points.
💡 Hint: Think about how performance varies with larger datasets.
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Design an efficient algorithm for identifying the closest pair of points in a three-dimensional space and compare it with the two-dimensional solution.
💡 Hint: Consider how the layers of data might interact and what modifications you need to track.
Given a large dataset of points, create a visual representation of the divide and conquer process showing how points are divided and sorted.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can simplify the visual representation while illustrating the main computational steps.
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